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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1899
Page
7
Scranton on February 4 1809 sees Republican nominations for city offices led by Mayer Jamis Moth and Thomas Brook s as candidates for controller with others named in the slate. Voter complaints about governance persist with primaries and polls urged as a remedy in the civic debate.
The United States provides one million dollars to the Cuban insurgents as a free act of benevolence to aid their dissolution and reconstruction. The payment is not recognition of the insurgent government but a humanitarian effort to prevent homelessness and economic collapse, with broader aims of stabilizing Cuba and enabling peaceful development and eventual U.S. retreat from military involvement.
The group in charge of the reception for the Thirteenth regiment aims to raise funds to ensure a memorable welcome. They seek generous contributions to honor colonial heroes and support the historic event.
The piece argues for a formal military court to investigate alleged misconduct by General Miles after claims of tainted beef supplied to soldiers. It contends an unofficial war inquiry lacks legal power and public trust, urging proper scrutiny to determine Miles’s fate and vindicate or remove him from command.
The text hints Kinley’s willingness to grant Miles a chance if the McCarrell DIT is deemed just and righteous. It suggests broad public opinion supports action, with strong language implying administration duties and potential consequences. The fragment ends without a clear resolution.
The measure outlines a regular army of 10 000 on peace footing, expandable to 100 000 by enlarging company sizes. It details twelve cavalry troops, 144 coast batteries, field batteries, infantry regiments, engineers, ordnance and signal corps, and allows recruiting from Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii and the Philippines. The bill aims to calm deficit fears and economic opposition, though some expect the Senate to oppose it.
The report predicts the Nicaragua canal bill will reach the House next week and may fail. It notes broad congressional support for construction but deep divisions over methods, urging compromise to avoid further delays as census and other bills await action. The Senate plan would place control with the United States government via a Maritime Canal Company and preserve wartime protections, while House action remains uncertain.
Edward W. Harden, one of three American newspaper men who witnessed the Battle of Mantle and later a treasury department special commissioner, presents a detailed account of the German war ships muddiesonences in Manila Bay. His narrative confirms prior statements and supports the claim that Admiral Dewey questioned Von Diederichs about peace or war before the German reply.
The article critiques a move by Governor Brooke to appoint a centralized Cuban authority, warning it may erode provincial independence. It also notes the rumored marriage of Madame Lilian Blauvelt, references to General Kacon, Doyle era politics, and emigration hints amid debates over the embalmers scandal and major military figures.
A note explains that telegraph lines and railways will be used to speed up postal service where practicable. Officials emphasize coordination between routes to improve delivery times and reliability. The plan outlines shared schedules and priority paths for mail transport.
John F B Anderson of Philadelphia recalls Admiral Dewey during the Manila battle. He describes Dewey as strict but dignified, with a keen eye and precise salutes, calm under fire, and capable of swift judgments. The piece also notes 1868 export figures and Bellamar caves near Montanza.
Special dispatch from The Tribune outlines a treasury bureau study on colonies protectorates and dependencies. It lists area population revenues imports and exports highlighting the mother country share in trade and how colonial finances fund roads canals railways telegraphs and schools.
Our Great Underwear Sale has received praise from the ladies of Scranton and vicinity. Opening sales have been enormous, and we express deep gratitude to friends for appreciation of our efforts in this direction.
An advertisement touts Always Busy Shoes with slogans about quality and low prices. It invites readers to visit during a 25 day sale to experience easy on the feet and affordable footwear.
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